Internship - Government Affairs

ePURE - European Renewable Ethanol Association

Brussels, Belgium

ePURE has an opening for a 6 months paid internship position. We’re looking for a motivated and dynamic professional to support the association’s advocacy effort.

Background

ePURE is the association representing the European renewable ethanol industry. Our 24 member companies throughout 16 Member States account for around 90% of the installed renewable ethanol production capacity in Europe. Their ethanol is used in the fuel market, but also in the beverage and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

The intern in Government Affairs will be expected to assist in developing and implementing ePURE’s advocacy efforts towards EU institutions and relevant stakeholders.

Duties include:

• Identifying and analysing opportunities and threats in the EU regulatory and policy framework, in particular in the field of energy and climate, transport, environment policies, trade and customs;
• Assisting in establishing/maintaining dialogue and ensure timely access to key decision-makers (notably the Council, Commission and Parliament) as well as other Brussels-based stakeholders (i.e. Permanent Representations, industry associations and members, international organizations, NGOs, think tanks);
• Collecting relevant information at the European Parliament, identifying relevant parliamentary developments or initiatives and informing colleagues of these developments and initiatives pro-actively;
• Conducting policy research & analysis and evaluating the impact of existing/proposed EU legislation and developing the Association’s positions;
• Assisting in the definition of the appropriate response to these identified threats and opportunities, including devising and implementing advocacy plans;
• Representing ePURE externally upon request.

Required qualifications and skills

• A first experience in EU affairs, in EU institutions a plus;
• Masters degree in European policy, law or related field;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the EU decision making process and Brussels arena;
• Strong analytical and research skills;
• Ability to convey complex issues in simple terms;
• Excellent English (written and spoken). Additional EU language(s) desirable.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to info@epure.org by 31 August 2015 mentioning in the title of your email the position you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.